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Manager, Cancer Registry - Tampa, FL

Responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing and other management functions of the Moffitt Cancer Registry Department; for providing leadership in ensuring Moffitt Cancer Center maintains approval by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS/COC); for directing activities of the Cancer Registry to maintain compliance with ACOS/COC and the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) standards; to ensure data are collected and available in support of Moffitt Cancer Centers goals and initiatives, especially provision of data to the Total Cancer Care Data Warehouse; for managing the confidential Cancer Registry database in a manner consistent with privacy and human subjects requirements; for designing and implementing modifications and innovations in computer applications and procedures to keep pace with changing requirements and technological advances; for generation of annual reports based on Cancer Registry data; for responding to requests for data and general cancer management information; and to create and maintain an environment conducive to productive and satisfied employees.Education: Minimum of an associate degree in business or related field; bachelor degree preferred. Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association is an essential requirement. Training/Experience: A minimum of three (3) years management experience in a hospital or research environment with at least three (4) years experience in a Cancer Registry. Experience with computerized network cancer registry database preferred; experience in working with quality control processes helpful.

MacNeal Hospital , a fully accredited teaching hospital located just minutes from downtown Chicago and steps away from the Metra train stop, has the following opportunity available:Lead Tumor Registrar You will be responsible for supporting the hospitals American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited cancer program by operating and developing goals, objectives and strategic plans; obtaining approval and implementation of the oncology program; and contributing to treatment planning, staging and continuity of care of cancer patients.Requirements include: RHIT credential and/or ten years of Tumor Registry experienceCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR) designationThree to five years experience working in an accredited cancer registry programParticipation in one Commission on Cancer survey preferredExperience in abstracting, coding and site specific stagingKnowledge of AJCC, ACOS, IDPH, SEER, COC, NCDB, FORDS guidelinesKnowledge of the origins and scientific basis for the current synoptic cancer reporting formats and protocols approved by the CAP and ACOSKnowledge of the mandatory Illinois cancer reporting requirementsAbility to utilize various nomenclature and classification (coding, ICD-0, ICD-9) systems pertinent to various diseases identified by the hospital for data collectionPC proficiency for database managementAbility to interpret, assemble, present and calculate statistical reports pertaining to frequency, distribution, cancer surveillance and control.We offer an excellent work environment and generous compensation packages. To find out more about our opportunities and to apply online, please visit: www.macneal.com MacNeal HospitalCaring for Generations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Abstractor - Tampa, FL

Responsible for the accessioning and abstracting activities of the Cancer Registry in compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS/CoC), the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), and department goals. Responsible for abstracting demographic, cancer management and survival information from patients medical records and other sources accurately into the Cancer Registry database.Education: High school diploma required; course work in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology or equivalent experience in allied health field required. Degree in allied health field preferred. Training/Experience: Must be a certified cancer registrar (CTR); minimum three (3) years cancer registry abstracting experience in a CoC approved program; or a minimum of one (1) year cancer registry abstracting experience as a CTR in Moffitt Cancer Center cancer registry; experience working with a computerized cancer registry database required; experience in a research facility preferred. Additional Information: Thorough knowledge of ACoS/CoC and state registry data collection requirements; able to accurately interpret components of medical record including operative, pathology, radiology, lab and autopsy reports; must be familiar with abstracting processes, principles and data standards; must be familiar with characteristics of different types of cancers, including typical disease progression, relative prognoses and standards of care; must be knowledgeable in medical oncology terminology; needs proficiency with computerized cancer registry databases, word processing software, and windows-based operating system; shows good judgment in prioritizing work to meet department goals, standards and deadlines.